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Economics has been taught at XJTLU since the University welcomed its first students in 2006. Today, the Department of Economics is home to more than 35 economists from around the world, who teach in English at International Business School Suzhou (IBSS).
Our students are taught by economists who regularly receive awards for innovative teaching and teaching excellence. Students learn in small groups, supported by industry-standard software and analytical tools used in professional practice, while teaching is informed by the Department’s research.
Learning combines economic theory with practical application through case studies, business simulations, and real-world challenges, giving students opportunities to apply, observe, and reflect on what they learn. Students also have access to the IBSS Trading Floor, equipped with Bloomberg and Wind Financial terminals.
Our programmes offer a broad array of opportunities to study and gain experience internationally. For example, students can choose from term- and year-long exchanges with our partner universities worldwide, the 2+2 study route at the University of Liverpool, and opportunities through the prestigious Quantitative Techniques for Economics and Management (QTEM) network, which connects selected students with leading academic and corporate partners around the world.
Our research tackles economic questions with direct policy and business relevance. Research strengths include energy, environmental, and resource economics; health economics; behavioural and experimental economics; agricultural and development economics; macroeconomics, monetary economics, financial economics, and international trade; and the economics of real estate and tourism. Experimental work is supported by dedicated facilities, including the Economics Experimental Laboratory and the IBSS Biometrics Laboratory. Our research is published in leading international journals included in the Chartered ABS Academic Journal Guide, the ABDC Journal Quality List, and the Financial Times Top 50.
Based in Suzhou Industrial Park (SIP), one of China’s major hubs for advanced manufacturing and innovation, the Department engages with government and industry through workshops, consultancy, and collaborative projects.